Giant Stuffed Burger
Quinoa and Lentil Salad

Kind of like meatloaf from the grill... But not quite. You can put almost anything in the center, just remember not to make it too thick or you won't be able to seal it. An inch (2.5cm) is about as much filling as I have managed, still getting the edges to seal. This works best with a basket, as that helps keep it all nicely together.

Giant Stuffed Burger

Total time: 35 minutes longer if using oven You could make smaller burgers, but we like this big one. Cut into wedges, with cheese oozing out of the center.... Serve with or without extra ketchup.

Ingredients:

12oz (360gr) ground beef (mince)

1 onion

2 tsp olive oil

3 tbs dry bread crumbs

1 tbs ketchup

2 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp Dijon-style mustard

1/4 tsp garlic powder

2oz, (60gr) sliced or shredded cheese I use Colby

If cooking on the barbecue: wire grill-basket or a mesh grill pan

If cooking in the oven: baking sheet

Instructions:

Chop onion and sauté in olive oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until tender and starting to brown, about 7 minutes.

Oil grill basket, mesh pan or baking sheet.

Divide beef in half. On plates or waxed paper pat each half into a thin patty, 8 or 9 inches (20 - 23cm) in diameter.

Put the 'bottom' patty in the grill basket, pan or on the baking sheet.

Spread fried onions on top of bread crumbs mixture and cheese on top of onions. (It gets rather 'high' but it works).

Flatten the second patty a bit more and carefully put it on top and work the edges together with your fingers to seal.

If using the barbecue, grill for 8 - 10 minutes over medium-high heat, carefully turn and grill another 8 - 10 or until done.

If using oven, bake at 400F for 35 - 40 minutes or until done.

Hint: When cheese starts oozing out of the edge I consider it done.

Remove to platter, cut into wedges and serve.

Quinoa Pilaf and Lentil Salad

Total time: 35 minutes I always try to cook rice, grains, beans etc. ahead in the summer so it's a quick dinner to mix them together and add a bit of vinaigrette for a healthy salad to go with something from the grill.